This bill appropriates $300,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support All Square of Minnesota, specifically for its workforce development programs aimed at assisting individuals who are incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, or affected by a criminal record. The funding is intended to help these individuals overcome employment barriers, thereby promoting their economic and emotional freedom.

The grant can be utilized for various programs offered by All Square, including the Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship program, the Prison to Law Pipeline program, and the Legal Revolution Law Firm. This appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation to enhance the operations of these initiatives in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding correctional facilities.